Saturday, July 6, 2013

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Sprint, SoftBank, and Clearwire get the go-ahead from FCC for both acquisitions

Posted: 05 Jul 2013 12:47 PM PDT

The FCC today announced that it has voted in favor of SoftBank purchasing a controlling interest in Sprint, and the U.S. regulator also approved Sprint's purchase of Clearwire. The three companies are now under the same control.
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LG says it's making a Windows Phone 8 smartphone - but it's not sure if it will release it

Posted: 05 Jul 2013 10:13 AM PDT

Companies rarely like to speak about future plans, but an LG executive has confirmed that company is indeed working on a Windows Phone 8 handset; however, working on a phone doesn't mean that it will actually be released.
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AT&T Locker cloud storage app launches for Windows Phone 8

Posted: 05 Jul 2013 06:48 AM PDT

AT&T Locker - the cloud storage app previously available on Android, iOS, and the web - is now available for Windows Phone 8 users who wish to get free storage of their photos, videos, documents, and other files backed-up online. AT&T Locker is a free service that delivers 5GB of storage to AT&T customers, but additional space can be purchased for a monthly fee. AT&T Locker also automatically backs-up photos and videos that can then be viewed online or on a smartphone. An active AT&T account is necessary to use the AT&T Locker.
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HTC One has little impact on HTC's recovery efforts as profits fall 83 percent

Posted: 05 Jul 2013 06:00 AM PDT

The hope was that the HTC One would jumpstart HTC's flagging sales and increase the companies global revenues. The latest financial report shows that's not happening, so what's holding HTC back?
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Friday, July 5, 2013

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Jay-Z Magna Carta Holy Grail Samsung app won't download albums, but there's a simple fix

Posted: 04 Jul 2013 12:21 PM PDT

Samsung has successfully sold tens of millions of Galaxy S smartphones in recent years, but the company's $5 million marketing ploy to release Jay-Z's Magna Carta album for free has not been as worry-free.
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Nokia Lumia 1020 coming to AT&T with Pro Cam according to leaked image

Posted: 04 Jul 2013 05:59 AM PDT

Nokia has all but confirmed it will soon launch a powerful Windows Phone 8 handset with a 41-megapixel camera codenamed the Nokia EOS. A new leaked image reveals that handset will be the Lumia 1020 that will launch on AT&T in the U.S.
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Thursday, July 4, 2013

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BlackBerry 10.2 leaks show BB10 will follow Android and introduce actionable notifications

Posted: 03 Jul 2013 06:42 AM PDT

One of Android's best features is the ability to reply to a message directly from the notification area, and BlackBerry 10 devices will support that same capability based on a series of screenshots showing the leaked BlackBerry 10.2 software.
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Wednesday, July 3, 2013

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Motorola debuts first ad for Moto X as "the first smartphone that you can design yourself"

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 01:16 PM PDT

The Motorola X Phone has gone through many phases during its rumored history this year, but the phone now known as the Moto X is being teased in major advertisements that appeal to personalization and American patriotism.
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Best Buy announces deal to sell Pebble Smart Watch for Android and iPhone next week

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 08:57 AM PDT

The Pebble Smart Watch for Android and iOS that raised millions of dollars on Kickstarter and then went through a drawn-out release process will soon be available in Best Buy. What does this mean for Pebble pre-orders?
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Motorola DROID Ultra rumors suggest Motorola and Verizon set to revitalize the DROID RAZR line of smartphones

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 06:39 AM PDT

Since 2011, Motorola and Verizon have partnered to merge its popular Android "DROID branding" with the sharp and thin connotations of its storied RAZR brand. The two companies look set to make more changes by launching the DROID Ultra, a possible variant of the Moto X.
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AT&T 4G LTE launches in more than 30 new markets

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 06:08 AM PDT

Days after Verizon Wireless nearly completed its LTE by launching in its 500th market, AT&T Mobility added several dozen new areas to its list of 4G LTE markets that already tops 200 cities and towns.
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Tuesday, July 2, 2013

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Windows Phone 8 users gain new Facebook, iHeartRadio, and Redbox apps

Posted: 01 Jul 2013 10:51 AM PDT

A trio of new media and social networking apps have made their way into the Windows Store today, giving Windows Phone 8 users a crack at an all new Facebook app, iHeartRadio, and Redbox to start off their holiday week.
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Skype for Android 4.0 introduces new design and reworked code to make app "simpler and faster"

Posted: 01 Jul 2013 08:07 AM PDT

Microsoft's Skype has released a new version of its VoIP and video calling application for Android that will modernize the design and improve performance. The new Skype for Android changes the overall layout of the app, including completely redoing its code, so that users get a faster experience.
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Nokia Lumia phone purchases can be cheaper with trade-in program nobody should use

Posted: 01 Jul 2013 07:24 AM PDT

What's the cheapest way to get a Nokia Lumia phone? Nokia has launched a trade-in program that will provide prospective Windows Phone 8 fans a chance to get a Nokia Lumia phone at a discount by trading in their current phones.
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Apple files for iWatch trademark in Japan - is a smart watch on the way?

Posted: 01 Jul 2013 07:04 AM PDT

Apple has been rumored to develop a smart watch for several months, and with the company applying to trademark the "iWatch" term, it may have provided the first concrete signal that a challenger for Pebble, Samsung, and Google is on the way.
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Android and Samsung continue to dominate smartphone sales in Europe as BlackBerry nosedives

Posted: 01 Jul 2013 06:35 AM PDT

The proliferation of Android phones continues throughout Europe as the Google-designed operating system has increased its lead as the most popular smartphone OS, according to new data from Kantar Worldpanel.
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